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At SJKP LLP, our Payments & Billing Services Practice delivers comprehensive legal and regulatory counsel to clients at the forefront of the payments industry. We understand that payments are the backbone of the global economy, and businesses must navigate an increasingly complex mix of compliance obligations, transactional demands, and technological innovation.
Our team advises both traditional financial institutions and cutting-edge fintech startups, ensuring that their products, services, and strategies align with evolving legal frameworks while maintaining competitive advantage. Whether managing federal licensing, structuring multi-jurisdictional M&A, or addressing cross-border payment compliance issues, we provide solutions that balance innovation with regulatory certainty.
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1. Payments & Billing Services: Serving Clients Leading the Evolution
The payments industry is undergoing rapid transformation, driven by technological innovation, consumer demand for seamless transactions, and regulatory oversight. At SJKP LLP, we represent a broad spectrum of clients shaping this change, including:
- - Traditional financial institutions seeking to modernize payment platforms.
- Payment networks and processors managing global operations.
- Established technology companies integrating payments into core business lines.
- Emerging fintech innovators building digital-first financial solutions.
- Telecommunications providers expanding into mobile payment ecosystems.
- E-commerce platforms and marketplaces handling multi-currency transactions.
- Social media networks introducing embedded payments into digital ecosystems.
- Investors and acquirers evaluating opportunities in the payments space.
Payment Services We Support
Our global expertise spans advisory, regulatory, and transactional issues in:
- - Money transmission and remittance services
- Digital and virtual currencies (including cryptocurrencies and stablecoins)
- Distributed ledger technologies (DLT) and blockchain-based platforms
- Mobile wallets, electronic payments, and contactless transactions
- Prepaid access, stored-value systems, and gift card programs
- Credit and debit instruments, BNPL (buy-now-pay-later) products
- E-commerce infrastructure and embedded finance solutions
By combining deep market knowledge with legal precision, we help clients launch, scale, and protect payment products in highly regulated markets.
2. Payments: Managing Regulatory Compliance in the Industry
Compliance remains the most significant challenge in the payments sector. As global regulators increase oversight, companies must adapt quickly to avoid penalties and reputational risks. SJKP LLP assists clients in meeting these obligations across the U.S., EU, Asia-Pacific, and emerging markets.
Comprehensive Compliance Counsel
We provide clients with robust strategies for:
- - Licensing and authorization under federal and state money transmitter laws
- SEC, CFTC, and FinCEN regulatory filings, reporting, and approvals
- Structuring products in compliance with consumer protection and privacy laws
- Drafting policies, customer terms of service, disclosures, and AML/KYC protocols
- Managing regulatory examinations, enforcement actions, and government audits
Anticipating Future Regulations
The payments industry is evolving faster than many regulators. We track legislative trends on issues such as digital assets, stablecoins, and open banking frameworks, ensuring our clients remain ahead of the curve. By actively engaging with policymakers, we help clients contribute to industry dialogue and influence regulatory outcomes.
3. Payments & Billing Services: Strategic Transactional Support
Transactional support is a core strength of our practice. We bring together our banking, M&A, and fintech teams to provide seamless support on high-value deals across the payments sector.
Commercial and Strategic Arrangements
We advise on bank sponsorships, agency relationships, network participation agreements, and co-branding partnerships that underpin payment services. Our focus is on structuring deals that allocate risk clearly, comply with regulations, and enable operational flexibility.
Mergers, Acquisitions, and Private Equity Transactions
Our lawyers guide clients through payment-related M&A, joint ventures, and PE investments. We handle due diligence, deal structuring, and negotiation with a sharp focus on regulatory clearance and post-closing compliance. Recent work includes advising global payment processors on acquisitions of fintech startups and structuring investments into digital wallet platforms.
4. Payments & Billing Services: Global Expertise for Seamless Solutions
Payments are inherently cross-border. At SJKP LLP, we leverage our international footprint to deliver unified solutions that address regulatory and operational complexities across multiple jurisdictions.
Cross-Border Compliance
We help clients navigate:
- - Data privacy and cybersecurity laws such as GDPR, CCPA, and APAC frameworks
- AML/CFT obligations, including FATF standards and sanctions compliance
- Economic sanctions enforcement in the U.S. and EU
- Foreign exchange controls relevant to international payment flows
Integrated Legal Support Across Practices
Our payments team collaborates with colleagues in intellectual property, technology transactions, antitrust, and telecommunications to provide comprehensive legal support. This multidisciplinary approach ensures that clients receive practical, forward-looking guidance that anticipates market shifts and regulatory developments.
5. Payments & Billing Services: Why Clients Choose SJKP LLP
Clients choose SJKP LLP for our ability to combine deep legal knowledge with commercial insight. We understand the technologies that power the payments industry and the regulations that govern it.
Our team provides:
- - Strategic foresight to anticipate regulatory and market changes.
- Transactional depth to execute complex deals with efficiency.
- Global coverage to support clients in all major financial hubs.
- Practical solutions that balance compliance with business growth.
From structuring innovative fintech platforms to defending companies in regulatory investigations, we help clients seize opportunities and manage risks in one of the world’s fastest-moving industries.
The information provided in this article is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Reading or relying on the contents of this article does not create an attorney-client relationship with our firm. For advice regarding your specific situation, please consult a qualified attorney licensed in your jurisdiction.
